Roots Coffee Sugar House — Restaurant in Salt Lake City

I visited Roots after an acupuncture session next door. I had heard of Roots but hadn't gone out of my way to try it, so I was happy to see that it was so conveniently located to a place I was already visiting.

I walked in to a very cute and well-lit home converted to business. I love a sunshiny environment, even if I'm not staying to sit.

There was only one barista taking and completing orders. But I didn't have to wait long for my decaf mocha. It was really yummy, just not hot enough for me. So you may want to ask for it extra hot if you're like me and not a fan of barely warm drinks.

The barista was smiley and kind, happy to make suggestions as well.

I will absolutely be going back as I have some future...

Roots Coffee is a very quiet spot, perfect for work and studying. However, parking is a real challenge. I ordered an Horchata Latte, but the coffee was watery and lacked flavor.

Another issue is that they should always ask “fore here or to go” If I’m sitting in a coffee shop, I’d expect a proper mug—this is part of the customer experience.

Their pastries were also disappointing, as they only offered store-bought muffins. While the girl at the front was very kind, I feel all team members should be trained to do latte art. That’s a big part of what makes a coffee shop experience special. Otherwise, it feels no different than going to Starbucks.

This place has a lot of potential but needs to improve in these areas to...

They have so many cool restaurants and coffee shops up in Northern Utah. I wish we had more of them down south in St. George. They have great coffee and a fantastic croissant breakfast sandwich that we ate so fast I forgot to take a picture! Lol. They have the coolest vibe. I could hang out for a few hours. Or use it to do some work there as they have a ton of tables or comfy chairs and sofas. I love that it was in a historical home rather than a boring business building. They have an enclosed patio when you walk in and an outdoor seating area too. Go...